Can renewables solve energy problems in Cameroon?

Electricity needs are expected to continue rising over the next decade to reach 5000 MW by 2020 and 6000 MW by 2030. This paper seeks to address energy issues (reliability, accessibility and security) in Cameroon and brings to light the potential and meaningful contributions of renewables in solving energy concern.

How much energy does Cameroon use?

In 2018, the total final energy consumption in Cameroon was 7.41 Mtoe, 74.22% of which was from biomass, 18.48% from fossil fuels and 7.30% from electricity.

Does Cameroon have geothermal energy?

Geothermal energy has not been harnessed to date in Cameroon and there is no known energy supply derived from geothermal source. The geothermal energy potential, which has not been completely assessed,isuptonowunknown. Inthe literature,thereexists rather very few studies regarding the subject.

What is solar energy potential in Cameroon?

Solar energy potential The potential of solar energy in Cameroon is high with an average estimated solar irradiance of 5.8 kWh/day/m 2 in the Northern parts of the country (42% diffused ) and 4.9 kWh/day/m 2 for the rest of the country , .

Can wind energy be used for small scale applications in Cameroon?

The potential of wind energy for small scale applications (water pumping systems, water farms for livestocks and small irrigation schemes) for rural households in the far north region of Cameroon has been assessed in . 2.3. Biomass energy

Does Cameroon have a wind energy potential?

The wind energy potential of Cameroon is not as vast as solar and very low consideration has been devoted to it so far. Most studies on wind energy potential such as , , , , are concentrated in the northern regions of the country where the potential is fairly high.